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<p>By Paddy O’Connell</p>
<p>On Saturday, January 30, 2016, the skiing world lost one of its greats, Nelson Bennett. The modest but impactful man lived a life devoted to skiing and the betterment of those around him. He was a veteran, a ski patroller, and a ski racing icon.</p>
<p>Nelson Bennett, born in New Hampshire, started skiing in boyhood, choosing the passion and sport over a job. At 13, after years of skiing on skis made by his grandfather, Bennett received his first real pair and began his journey of perfecting the turn. From that point, everything in Bennett’s life was rooted in and focused on skiing. He was a dishwasher at Peckett’s Inn at Sugar Hill, skied for the UNH ski team, became a ski patrolman at Sun Valley where he would later design the first patrol toboggans for the National Ski Patrol.</p>
<p>Bennett served with the famous 10<sup>th</sup> Mountain Division during World War II, teaching skiing, winter survival skills, and serving in Italy. After the war, Bennett became Sun Valley’s superintendent of recreational facilities, eventually moving to Washington to become White Pass Ski Area’s general manager. He was a race official from the 1950s to the 1980s, which included managing the 1956 U.S. alpine ski team. He served as the events director at the 1960 Olympics, and was the course chief for the downhill during the 1980 Olympics at Lake Placid.</p>
<p>He was known as the father of the Sun Valley Ski Patrol and was revered by the U.S. ski community for his wisdom, expertise, and humility. Bennett is in early images of Sun Valley; jimmying Lucille Ball’s jacket zipper, bestowing technique to a flustered Clark Gable, and standing behind Gary Cooper and Ingrid Bergman. He spent close to 90 years clicked in as a mountain employee, a soldier, and a man seeking pure enjoyment.</p>
<p>Skiing Magazine and the entire skiing world salute you, Mr. Bennett. Thank you for your contributions, known and unknown. You will be missed.</p>
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http://www.skinet.com/skiing/articles/farewell-nelson-bennett#commentsNewsSkiing AdventureSki CultureNelson Bennetsun valleyIdahoSun Valleyskiing147267http://www.skinet.com/skiing/files/_images/201602/bennettthumb.jpg147268Farewell Nelson Bennett (Photo: Sun Valley Resort)http://www.skinet.com/skiing/files/_images/201602/bennettmain.jpg147266Farewell Nelson Bennett (Photo: Sun Valley Resort)Skiing legend dies at age 102.<p>By Paddy O’Connell</p>
<p>On Saturday, January 30, 2016, the skiing world lost one of its greats, Nelson Bennett. The modest but impactful man lived a life devoted to skiing and the betterment of those around him. He was a veteran, a ski patroller, and a ski racing icon.</p>
<p>Nelson Bennett, born in New Hampshire, started skiing in boyhood, choosing the passion and sport over a job. At 13, after years of skiing on skis made by his grandfather, Bennett received his first real pair and began his journey of perfecting the turn. From that point, everything in Bennett’s life was rooted in and focused on skiing. He was a dishwasher at Peckett’s Inn at Sugar Hill, skied for the UNH ski team, became a ski patrolman at Sun Valley where he would later design the first patrol toboggans for the National Ski Patrol.</p>
<p>Bennett served with the famous 10<sup>th</sup> Mountain Division during World War II, teaching skiing, winter survival skills, and serving in Italy. After the war, Bennett became Sun Valley’s superintendent of recreational facilities, eventually moving to Washington to become White Pass Ski Area’s general manager. He was a race official from the 1950s to the 1980s, which included managing the 1956 U.S. alpine ski team. He served as the events director at the 1960 Olympics, and was the course chief for the downhill during the 1980 Olympics at Lake Placid.</p>
<p>He was known as the father of the Sun Valley Ski Patrol and was revered by the U.S. ski community for his wisdom, expertise, and humility. Bennett is in early images of Sun Valley; jimmying Lucille Ball’s jacket zipper, bestowing technique to a flustered Clark Gable, and standing behind Gary Cooper and Ingrid Bergman. He spent close to 90 years clicked in as a mountain employee, a soldier, and a man seeking pure enjoyment.</p>
<p>Skiing Magazine and the entire skiing world salute you, Mr. Bennett. Thank you for your contributions, known and unknown. You will be missed.</p>
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<h4 class="title">Old-School Smith Goggles</h4>
<div class="caption">The mission of the trip was to test out the latest gear from Smith Optics and First Ascent apparel while fishing and skiing in Central Idaho’s Sawtooth Mountains. We started the trip out in Sun Valley, home of Smith Optics. After a morning of getting outfitted with gear for the trip we hit the Smith offices for a quick tour. Pictured above are the original goggles developed by Dr. Bob Smith in 1965.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Gear Testing: Sun Valley Resort</h4>
<div class="caption">That afternoon we took the gear to the hill and skied Sun Valley Resort. The weather was full-on winter at the top and rain at the base—perfect weather for product testing. The gear did not disappoint us, and despite how it looks in this photo the skiing was actually damn good. We railed high-speed cruisers on Sun Valley’s Bald Mountain all afternoon.</div>
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<div class="caption">That night we drove 40 miles north of Sun Valley over Galena Pass to Stanley to stay at the Sawtooth Hotel. In 2003 Tim and Becky Cron purchased the Stanley Baking Co., a bakery and café. Tim and Becky are great people and have done a beautiful job remodeling the Bakery. But most importantly, they are skiers. The food is awesome and the accommodations are more than adequate. [<a href="http://www.sawtoothhotel.com" target="_blank">sawtoothhotel.com</a>]</div>
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<h4 class="title">Steelheading on the Salmon River</h4>
<div class="caption">The next morning we got up early for a day of Steelheading on the Salmon River with Bryant Dunn of Silver Creek Outfitters out of Sun Valley. The weather was cold with everything from snow squalls and sunshine. Again perfect gear-testing weather. That’s Bryant on the right and our host Greg “Chopper” Randolph of Smith Optics on the left as we get rigged up to fish for Steelhead. Apparently if you’re from Idaho you’re required to wear some sort of ball cap/ski hat combo… [<a href="http://www.silver-creek.com" target="_blank">silver-creek.com</a>]</div>
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<div class="caption">It wasn’t long before we were getting on some Steelhead. What a privilege it is to see these beautiful sea-run Rainbow Trout on their magnificent migration back to their spawning grounds from the Pacific Ocean.</div>
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<h4 class="title">The Hoodoo Saloon</h4>
<div class="caption">We stopped into the Hoodoo Saloon in Clayton for a whiskey or three. This is a must-hit bar if you’re in the area. Check out their bumper sticker collection for some classic Central Idaho humor. </div>
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<div class="caption">The next morning we were back on the river early for what was a beautiful sunny day. This is Steven Krcmar with a beautiful 35-inch Steelie.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Into the Sawtooths</h4>
<div class="caption">That afternoon we left the Sawtooth Hotel for the Bench Hut in the Sawtooth Mountains about five miles south of Stanley. The area we would ski is to the left in the above photo. </div>
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<div class="caption">After a 3.5-mile skin we reached the Bench Hut, our home for the next two nights.</div>
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<div class="caption">The food cooked by Don Shepler of Galena Lodge was outstanding. [<a href="http://www.galenalodge.com" target="_blank">galenalodge.com</a>]</div>
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<h4 class="title">Idaho Nights</h4>
<div class="caption">The night was spent getting creatively loose with plenty of tequila and beers in preparation for the next day of ski touring. </div>
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<div class="caption">We awoke to a gorgeous morning for touring with corn on the south aspects and cold powder on the north aspects.</div>
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<div class="caption">Vermont-based Skiing Magazine contributor Berne Brody gets her spring corn harvest in.</div>
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<h4 class="title">The Thumb Line</h4>
<div class="caption">We skied the Thumb Line pictured here. Our guide Marc Hansleman of Sawtooth Mountain Guides set the beautiful skin track. Erik Leidecker was guiding the other group for the day. Both guides did a wonderful job managing the dynamics of our large and wiley group and led us to killer snow. [Sawtoothguides.com]</div>
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<h4 class="title">Spring Turns</h4>
<div class="caption">That’s yours truly sporting my spring gear-testing style complete with no gloves and backwards ball cap. Fun turns indeed.</div>
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<div class="caption">This is the inside of the Bench Hut. For some reason there was a lot of blue going on this trip. The kitchen area is at the front. Bunks are behind.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Stars Above the Sawtooth</h4>
<div class="caption">The nights were beautiful. The Thumb Line pictured earlier is just barely visible at the center on the horizon.</div>
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<div class="caption">The next morning we awoke at 5 to beat the heat for what would be a beautiful day of skiing. We would end up gaining the saddle to the left to ski a few cold north-facing pitches.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Easy Tracks</h4>
<div class="caption">The skinning conditions were a breeze all day long. That’s Mount Hayburn in the background. Sawtooth Mountain Guides do rock climbing trips here during the summer.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Spring Pow</h4>
<div class="caption">That’s Skiing Magazine contributor Kelly Bastone finding some cold snow underneath the orange granite of Mount Hayburn.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Getting Up to Get Down</h4>
<div class="caption">The trick to backcountry skiing is getting higher. Heading back for more we couldn’t have asked for a better combination of snow stability and quality. High clouds kept the snow cold later than we expected.</div>
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<div class="caption">Berne Brody dropping a knee showing that it is all about the down.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Tequila Buff</h4>
<div class="caption">This shot pretty much sums up the trip. Spokane-based photographer Ben Tobin does the drinkability test with his Buff.<p>We’ll have much more coverage of the gear soon online and in the magazine next season.</p><p>Thanks to all those responsible for making this trip great:</p><p>Greg Randolph of <a href="http://" target="_blank">Smith Optics</a></p><p>Jack Sibbach and Mike Fitzpatrick of <a href="http:" target="_blank">Sun Valley Resort</a></p><p>Erik Leidecker and Marc Hansleman of <a href="http://sawtoothguides.com" target="_blank">Sawtooth Mountain Guides</a></p></div>
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This time of year in Central Idaho means corn skiing at Sun Valley Resort, backcountry touring in the Sawtooth Mountains, and Steelhead fishing on the Salmon River. We spent the week doing all three while testing gear from First Ascent and helmets and eyewear from Smith Optics. The trip was as good as they get. Check out our gallery here. <!--paging_filter--><div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-pages">
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<div class="caption">The mission of the trip was to test out the latest gear from Smith Optics and First Ascent apparel while fishing and skiing in Central Idaho’s Sawtooth Mountains. We started the trip out in Sun Valley, home of Smith Optics. After a morning of getting outfitted with gear for the trip we hit the Smith offices for a quick tour. Pictured above are the original goggles developed by Dr. Bob Smith in 1965.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Gear Testing: Sun Valley Resort</h4>
<div class="caption">That afternoon we took the gear to the hill and skied Sun Valley Resort. The weather was full-on winter at the top and rain at the base—perfect weather for product testing. The gear did not disappoint us, and despite how it looks in this photo the skiing was actually damn good. We railed high-speed cruisers on Sun Valley’s Bald Mountain all afternoon.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Sawtooth Hotel</h4>
<div class="caption">That night we drove 40 miles north of Sun Valley over Galena Pass to Stanley to stay at the Sawtooth Hotel. In 2003 Tim and Becky Cron purchased the Stanley Baking Co., a bakery and café. Tim and Becky are great people and have done a beautiful job remodeling the Bakery. But most importantly, they are skiers. The food is awesome and the accommodations are more than adequate. [<a href="http://www.sawtoothhotel.com" target="_blank">sawtoothhotel.com</a>]</div>
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<h4 class="title">Steelheading on the Salmon River</h4>
<div class="caption">The next morning we got up early for a day of Steelheading on the Salmon River with Bryant Dunn of Silver Creek Outfitters out of Sun Valley. The weather was cold with everything from snow squalls and sunshine. Again perfect gear-testing weather. That’s Bryant on the right and our host Greg “Chopper” Randolph of Smith Optics on the left as we get rigged up to fish for Steelhead. Apparently if you’re from Idaho you’re required to wear some sort of ball cap/ski hat combo… [<a href="http://www.silver-creek.com" target="_blank">silver-creek.com</a>]</div>
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<h4 class="title">Steelheading on the Salmon River</h4>
<div class="caption">It wasn’t long before we were getting on some Steelhead. What a privilege it is to see these beautiful sea-run Rainbow Trout on their magnificent migration back to their spawning grounds from the Pacific Ocean.</div>
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<h4 class="title">The Hoodoo Saloon</h4>
<div class="caption">We stopped into the Hoodoo Saloon in Clayton for a whiskey or three. This is a must-hit bar if you’re in the area. Check out their bumper sticker collection for some classic Central Idaho humor. </div>
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<h4 class="title">Steelheading on the Salmon River</h4>
<div class="caption">The next morning we were back on the river early for what was a beautiful sunny day. This is Steven Krcmar with a beautiful 35-inch Steelie.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Into the Sawtooths</h4>
<div class="caption">That afternoon we left the Sawtooth Hotel for the Bench Hut in the Sawtooth Mountains about five miles south of Stanley. The area we would ski is to the left in the above photo. </div>
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<h4 class="title">The Bench Hut</h4>
<div class="caption">After a 3.5-mile skin we reached the Bench Hut, our home for the next two nights.</div>
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<h4 class="title">The Apps</h4>
<div class="caption">The food cooked by Don Shepler of Galena Lodge was outstanding. [<a href="http://www.galenalodge.com" target="_blank">galenalodge.com</a>]</div>
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<h4 class="title">Idaho Nights</h4>
<div class="caption">The night was spent getting creatively loose with plenty of tequila and beers in preparation for the next day of ski touring. </div>
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<h4 class="title">Idaho Mornings</h4>
<div class="caption">We awoke to a gorgeous morning for touring with corn on the south aspects and cold powder on the north aspects.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Corn Harvest</h4>
<div class="caption">Vermont-based Skiing Magazine contributor Berne Brody gets her spring corn harvest in.</div>
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<h4 class="title">The Thumb Line</h4>
<div class="caption">We skied the Thumb Line pictured here. Our guide Marc Hansleman of Sawtooth Mountain Guides set the beautiful skin track. Erik Leidecker was guiding the other group for the day. Both guides did a wonderful job managing the dynamics of our large and wiley group and led us to killer snow. [Sawtoothguides.com]</div>
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<h4 class="title">Spring Turns</h4>
<div class="caption">That’s yours truly sporting my spring gear-testing style complete with no gloves and backwards ball cap. Fun turns indeed.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Bench Hut Blues</h4>
<div class="caption">This is the inside of the Bench Hut. For some reason there was a lot of blue going on this trip. The kitchen area is at the front. Bunks are behind.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Stars Above the Sawtooth</h4>
<div class="caption">The nights were beautiful. The Thumb Line pictured earlier is just barely visible at the center on the horizon.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Fourth Lake</h4>
<div class="caption">The next morning we awoke at 5 to beat the heat for what would be a beautiful day of skiing. We would end up gaining the saddle to the left to ski a few cold north-facing pitches.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Easy Tracks</h4>
<div class="caption">The skinning conditions were a breeze all day long. That’s Mount Hayburn in the background. Sawtooth Mountain Guides do rock climbing trips here during the summer.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Spring Pow</h4>
<div class="caption">That’s Skiing Magazine contributor Kelly Bastone finding some cold snow underneath the orange granite of Mount Hayburn.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Getting Up to Get Down</h4>
<div class="caption">The trick to backcountry skiing is getting higher. Heading back for more we couldn’t have asked for a better combination of snow stability and quality. High clouds kept the snow cold later than we expected.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Turn and Berne</h4>
<div class="caption">Berne Brody dropping a knee showing that it is all about the down.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Tequila Buff</h4>
<div class="caption">This shot pretty much sums up the trip. Spokane-based photographer Ben Tobin does the drinkability test with his Buff.<p>We’ll have much more coverage of the gear soon online and in the magazine next season.</p><p>Thanks to all those responsible for making this trip great:</p><p>Greg Randolph of <a href="http://" target="_blank">Smith Optics</a></p><p>Jack Sibbach and Mike Fitzpatrick of <a href="http:" target="_blank">Sun Valley Resort</a></p><p>Erik Leidecker and Marc Hansleman of <a href="http://sawtoothguides.com" target="_blank">Sawtooth Mountain Guides</a></p></div>
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gallery107861http://www.skinet.com/skiing/files/_images/201004/idaho01.jpgMark LeshOld-School Smith Goggles
<p>The mission of the trip was to test out the latest gear from Smith Optics and First Ascent apparel while fishing and skiing in Central Idaho’s Sawtooth Mountains. We started the trip out in Sun Valley, home of Smith Optics. After a morning of getting outfitted with gear for the trip we hit the Smith offices for a quick tour. Pictured above are the original goggles developed by Dr. Bob Smith in 1965. [<a href="http://smithoptics.com" target="_blank">smithoptics.com</a>; <a href="http://www.firstascent.com" target="_blank">firstascent.com</a>; <a href="http://sunvalley.com" target="_blank">sunvalley.com</a>]</p>
107865http://www.skinet.com/skiing/files/_images/201004/idaho2.jpgMark LeshGear Testing: Sun Valley Resort
That afternoon we took the gear to the hill and skied Sun Valley Resort. The weather was full-on winter at the top and rain at the base—perfect weather for product testing. The gear did not disappoint us, and despite how it looks in this photo the skiing was actually damn good. We railed high-speed cruisers on Sun Valley’s Bald Mountain all afternoon.
107863http://www.skinet.com/skiing/files/_images/201004/idaho03.jpgSawtooth Hotel
<p>That night we drove 40 miles north of Sun Valley over Galena Pass to Stanley to stay at the Sawtooth Hotel. In 2003 Tim and Becky Cron purchased the Stanley Baking Co., a bakery and café. Tim and Becky are great people and have done a beautiful job remodeling the Bakery. But most importantly, they are skiers. The food is awesome and the accommodations are more than adequate. [<a href="http://www.sawtoothhotel.com" target="_blank">sawtoothhotel.com</a>]</p>
107881http://www.skinet.com/skiing/files/_images/201004/idaho04.jpgSteelheading on the Salmon River
<p>The next morning we got up early for a day of Steelheading on the Salmon River with Bryant Dunn of Silver Creek Outfitters out of Sun Valley. The weather was cold with everything from snow squalls and sunshine. Again perfect gear-testing weather. That’s Bryant on the right and our host Greg “Chopper” Randolph of Smith Optics on the left as we get rigged up to fish for Steelhead. Apparently if you’re from Idaho you’re required to wear some sort of ball cap/ski hat combo… [<a href="http://www.silver-creek.com" target="_blank">silver-creek.com</a>]</p>
107880http://www.skinet.com/skiing/files/_images/201004/idaho05.jpgSteelheading on the Salmon River
It wasn’t long before we were getting on some Steelhead. What a privilege it is to see these beautiful sea-run Rainbow Trout on their magnificent migration back to their spawning grounds from the Pacific Ocean.
107871http://www.skinet.com/skiing/files/_images/201004/idaho06.jpgThe Hoodoo Saloon
We stopped into the Hoodoo Saloon in Clayton for a whiskey or three. This is a must-hit bar if you’re in the area. Check out their bumper sticker collection for some classic Central Idaho humor.
107878http://www.skinet.com/skiing/files/_images/201004/idaho07.jpgSteelheading on the Salmon River
The next morning we were back on the river early for what was a beautiful sunny day. This is Steven Krcmar with a beautiful 35-inch Steelie.
107869http://www.skinet.com/skiing/files/_images/201004/idaho08.jpgInto the Sawtooths
That afternoon we left the Sawtooth Hotel for the Bench Hut in the Sawtooth Mountains about five miles south of Stanley. The area we would ski is to the left in the above photo.
107864http://www.skinet.com/skiing/files/_images/201004/idaho09.jpgThe Bench Hut
After a 3.5-mile skin we reached the Bench Hut, our home for the next two nights.
107882http://www.skinet.com/skiing/files/_images/201004/idaho10.jpgThe Apps
<p>The food cooked by Don Shepler of Galena Lodge was outstanding. [<a href="http://www.galenalodge.com" target="_blank">galenalodge.com</a>]</p>
107856http://www.skinet.com/skiing/files/_images/201004/idaho11.jpgIdaho Nights
The night was spent getting creatively loose with plenty of tequila and beers in preparation for the next day of ski touring.
107857http://www.skinet.com/skiing/files/_images/201004/idaho12.jpgIdaho Mornings
We awoke to a gorgeous morning for touring with corn on the south aspects and cold powder on the north aspects.
107866http://www.skinet.com/skiing/files/_images/201004/idaho13.jpgCorn Harvest
Vermont-based Skiing Magazine contributor Berne Brody gets her spring corn harvest in.
107870http://www.skinet.com/skiing/files/_images/201004/idaho14.jpgThe Thumb Line
We skied the Thumb Line pictured here. Our guide Marc Hansleman of Sawtooth Mountain Guides set the beautiful skin track. Erik Leidecker was guiding the other group for the day. Both guides did a wonderful job managing the dynamics of our large and wiley group and led us to killer snow. [Sawtoothguides.com]
107858http://www.skinet.com/skiing/files/_images/201004/idaho15.jpgSpring Turns
That’s yours truly sporting my spring gear-testing style complete with no gloves and backwards ball cap. Fun turns indeed.
107859http://www.skinet.com/skiing/files/_images/201004/idaho16.jpgBench Hut Blues
This is the inside of the Bench Hut. For some reason there was a lot of blue going on this trip. The kitchen area is at the front. Bunks are behind.
107877http://www.skinet.com/skiing/files/_images/201004/idaho17.jpgStars Above the Sawtooth
The nights were beautiful. The Thumb Line pictured earlier is just barely visible at the center on the horizon.
107879http://www.skinet.com/skiing/files/_images/201004/idaho18.jpgFourth Lake
The next morning we awoke at 5 to beat the heat for what would be a beautiful day of skiing. We would end up gaining the saddle to the left to ski a few cold north-facing pitches.
107868http://www.skinet.com/skiing/files/_images/201004/idaho19.jpgEasy Tracks
The skinning conditions were a breeze all day long. That’s Mount Hayburn in the background. Sawtooth Mountain Guides do rock climbing trips here during the summer.
107867http://www.skinet.com/skiing/files/_images/201004/idaho20.jpgSpring Pow
That’s Skiing Magazine contributor Kelly Bastone finding some cold snow underneath the orange granite of Mount Hayburn.
107872http://www.skinet.com/skiing/files/_images/201004/idaho21.jpgGetting Up to Get Down
The trick to backcountry skiing is getting higher. Heading back for more we couldn’t have asked for a better combination of snow stability and quality. High clouds kept the snow cold later than we expected.
107876http://www.skinet.com/skiing/files/_images/201004/idaho22.jpgTurn and Berne
Berne Brody dropping a knee showing that it is all about the down.
107874http://www.skinet.com/skiing/files/_images/201004/idaho23.jpgTequila Buff
<p>This shot pretty much sums up the trip. Spokane-based photographer Ben Tobin does the drinkability test with his Buff.</p><p>We’ll have much more coverage of the gear soon online and in the magazine next season.</p><p>Thanks to all those responsible for making this trip great:</p><p>Greg Randolph of <a href="http://" target="_blank">Smith Optics</a></p><p>Jack Sibbach and Mike Fitzpatrick of <a href="http:" target="_blank">Sun Valley Resort</a></p><p>Erik Leidecker and Marc Hansleman of <a href="http://sawtoothguides.com" target="_blank">Sawtooth Mountain Guides</a></p><p>Bryant Dunn of <a href="http://www.silver-creek.com" target="_blank">Silver Creek Outfitters</a></p><p>Tim and Becky Cron of the <a href="http://www.sawtoothhotel.com" target="_blank">Sawtooth Hotel</a> Don Shepler of <a href="http://www.galenalodge.com" target="_blank">Galena Lodge</a></p><p>Billy Olson of Powerhouse Bike Café</p>
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<!--paging_filter--><p>They are my best-spent 20 minutes of 2009. And I’m riding bitch, crammed alongside three other dudes in the back of an A-Star. While there’s little room for movement, there is no room for complaining. Besides, I’ve got a window seat.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Cruising at 10,000 feet above Idaho’s expansive, undulating Smoky Mountains—one of three ranges open to Sun Valley Heli Skiing—I’m starting to get an idea of what 750,000 acres of skiable terrain look like. As I gawk out the window, Erik Leidecker, our certified IMFGA guide, rides shotgun and casually selects a few runs for us, portioning individual crumbs of the empire to explore. Only each crumb is 2,000 feet long.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The helicopter touches down on Paradise, a sweeping pyramid with several lines that roll down its ridges and faces. Surrounding us are myriad peaks, enormous bowls, innumerable cirques, and the remains of one savage forest fire. We are four clients, including Olympic downhiller, X Games medalist, and aspiring guide Reggie Crist, who have come to lap Oh, Baby, one of several hundred named runs in the middle of Idahoan nowhere. Unlike other heli operations, with 11 guests per group, SVHS’s four-to-one client-to-guide ratio ensures that we move quickly, streaking down no-brainer, gladed trees.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I trail Erik by five turns, spooning the foot-deep trench to my right. We’re skiing fast, passing each pine with increasing speed. I skim over the undulating rollers, my skis leaving the snow. I can hear Reggie, Mr. Olympian, behind me, hooting as I dip and dodge through shin-deep snow until we come in hot to the pickup zone.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sun Valley Heli Skiing is the oldest heli operation in the U.S. Bill Janss founded it in 1966 after helicopter skiing in Canada with Hans Gmoser (the inventor of North American heli-skiing), figuring he could do the same thing in Idaho. And he did. Recently, SVHS partnered with EpicQuest, a global, high-end adventure-travel companythat pairs clients with world-class athletes. I’m here with Reggie, but you can snowboard Alaska with Jeremy Jones or surf the Seychelles with Laird Hamilton. All you need is enthusiasm and a thick wallet, as this form of travel isn’t cheap.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">By 2:30 that afternoon, we’ve eclipsed 20,000 feet of vertical and now it’s a countdown to the bar. By day’s end I’ve dialed getting in and out of the back of the ship—that is, until Erik throws me a curveball. “You should ride up front,” he says.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I don’t know how to respond. I thought that seat was guides-only and off-limits to clients. Then Erik notices me standing wide-eyed, trying to conceptualize sitting shotgun in a chopper, and clarifies the offer. “I mean, why wouldn’t you?”&nbsp;</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Lodge: EpicQuest partners with a half-dozen Ketchum-area hotels (take your pick); a good place to stay is at a Thunder Spring condo (thunderspring.com).</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Food: Lunch in the field is sandwiches or wraps, hot soup, chips, and a drink. After skiing, hit The Pioneer, a Ketchum institution, for dinner.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Max Elevation: 10,000 feet</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Max Vertical Drop: 3,500 feet</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Average Daily Vertical: 14,000 feet</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Price: $1,100 for six or seven runs, which average 2,000 feet. Lunch and hotel transfer included.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Info: <a href="http://www.epicquest.com/trips/snow/rockies/sun-valley/">sunvalleyheliski.com</a></p>
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http://www.skinet.com/skiing/backcountry/destinations/2009/09/sun-valley-heli-skiing#commentsDestinationsBackcountryheli skiingsun valleyIdahoskiing101126http://www.skinet.com/skiing/files/_images/200909/idaho_copy.jpg101125Sun Valley helihttp://www.skinet.com/skiing/files/_images/200909/idaho_copy.jpg101125Sun Valley heliHow to Properly Spend $1,100 in Idaho.<!--paging_filter--><p>They are my best-spent 20 minutes of 2009. And I’m riding bitch, crammed alongside three other dudes in the back of an A-Star. While there’s little room for movement, there is no room for complaining. Besides, I’ve got a window seat.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Cruising at 10,000 feet above Idaho’s expansive, undulating Smoky Mountains—one of three ranges open to Sun Valley Heli Skiing—I’m starting to get an idea of what 750,000 acres of skiable terrain look like. As I gawk out the window, Erik Leidecker, our certified IMFGA guide, rides shotgun and casually selects a few runs for us, portioning individual crumbs of the empire to explore. Only each crumb is 2,000 feet long.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The helicopter touches down on Paradise, a sweeping pyramid with several lines that roll down its ridges and faces. Surrounding us are myriad peaks, enormous bowls, innumerable cirques, and the remains of one savage forest fire. We are four clients, including Olympic downhiller, X Games medalist, and aspiring guide Reggie Crist, who have come to lap Oh, Baby, one of several hundred named runs in the middle of Idahoan nowhere. Unlike other heli operations, with 11 guests per group, SVHS’s four-to-one client-to-guide ratio ensures that we move quickly, streaking down no-brainer, gladed trees.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I trail Erik by five turns, spooning the foot-deep trench to my right. We’re skiing fast, passing each pine with increasing speed. I skim over the undulating rollers, my skis leaving the snow. I can hear Reggie, Mr. Olympian, behind me, hooting as I dip and dodge through shin-deep snow until we come in hot to the pickup zone.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sun Valley Heli Skiing is the oldest heli operation in the U.S. Bill Janss founded it in 1966 after helicopter skiing in Canada with Hans Gmoser (the inventor of North American heli-skiing), figuring he could do the same thing in Idaho. And he did. Recently, SVHS partnered with EpicQuest, a global, high-end adventure-travel companythat pairs clients with world-class athletes. I’m here with Reggie, but you can snowboard Alaska with Jeremy Jones or surf the Seychelles with Laird Hamilton. All you need is enthusiasm and a thick wallet, as this form of travel isn’t cheap.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">By 2:30 that afternoon, we’ve eclipsed 20,000 feet of vertical and now it’s a countdown to the bar. By day’s end I’ve dialed getting in and out of the back of the ship—that is, until Erik throws me a curveball. “You should ride up front,” he says.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I don’t know how to respond. I thought that seat was guides-only and off-limits to clients. Then Erik notices me standing wide-eyed, trying to conceptualize sitting shotgun in a chopper, and clarifies the offer. “I mean, why wouldn’t you?”&nbsp;</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Lodge: EpicQuest partners with a half-dozen Ketchum-area hotels (take your pick); a good place to stay is at a Thunder Spring condo (thunderspring.com).</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Food: Lunch in the field is sandwiches or wraps, hot soup, chips, and a drink. After skiing, hit The Pioneer, a Ketchum institution, for dinner.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Max Elevation: 10,000 feet</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Max Vertical Drop: 3,500 feet</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Average Daily Vertical: 14,000 feet</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Price: $1,100 for six or seven runs, which average 2,000 feet. Lunch and hotel transfer included.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Info: <a href="http://www.epicquest.com/trips/snow/rockies/sun-valley/">sunvalleyheliski.com</a></p>
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<i>PARK CITY, UT (Nov. 13) </i>- When the lights went down during a screening of Warren Miller's new film <i>Children of Winter,</i> Marco Sullivan (Squaw Valley, CA) sat in the audience, along with everyone else in attendance, wondering what he was about to see. The only difference -- Sullivan had already lived through part of the film.</p>
<p><br /><br />The annual Warren Miller ski film is narrated by 1998 Olympic gold medalist Jonny Moseley who also makes several appearances including catching some of Steamboat, Colorado's "champagne powder" with current U.S. Freestyle Ski Team athletes Michael Morse (Duxbury, MA) and Bryon Wilson (Butte, MT) as well as up-and-comer Joe Discoe (Telluride, CO). In addition, Moseley chronicles taking his family, or as he notes the "Mos-wold's" (in reference to the Griswold's from National Lampoon's Vacation) to Hakuba, Japan. There he kicks back with Japanese Olympian and former competitor Takehiro Sakamoto to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Moseley's gold medal from the Nagano Games.</p>
<p><br /><br /><i>Children of Winter</i> has an assortment of U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding athletes past and present including alpine alumni Jeremy Nobis (1994 Olympian) skiing Utah's "Greatest Snow on Earth" and Reggie Crist (1992 Olympian) taking on his home mountain in Sun Valley, ID. Also going big is U.S. Snowboarding Rookie Team athlete Ben Watts (Bend, OR) who shows viewers how to ride Oregon's Mt. Bachelor.</p>
<p><br /><br />Hahnenkamm downhill champ Daron Rahlves (Sugar Bowl, CA) also has a segment in the flick but this one-time alpine team racer has rejoined the fold of the national team to chase victory on the ski cross circuit. Rahlves takes viewers on a tour of several of the legendary World Cup downhill spots including Kitzbuehel, Austria.</p>
<p><br /><br /><b>Sullivan and Wescott Start the Action</b><br />
<br />It is the opening segment with breathtaking views of Alaska that shocks and awes in the traditional Warren Miller fashion. Riding alongside Sullivan at the start is Olympic gold medalist Seth Wescott (Sugarloaf, ME). The two spent two weeks this spring flying in a helicopter around the Chugach mountains of Alaska in looking for the perfect line to shred.</p>
<p><br /><br />"After the season I went up there for about three weeks to film and it was amazing," Sullivan said. "We got our own helicopter and we were just out flying around looking for the coolest stuff to ski."</p>
<p><br /><br />"This year was my sixth year so for me it was the same plan as every April, but it was fun. It was great being up there with Marco," Wescott said. "It was the first time that I wasn't up there with my buddy Louie Castenholtz from Switzerland, so it was kind of cool to switch it up for a year."</p>
<p><br /><br />While in Alaska, Wescott and Sullivan took their time picking out terrain that would make great additions to Miller's film, but they also had to be cautious with the spring conditions.</p>
<p><br /><br />"It was late in the season so there were a lot of avalanches. We were just looking for snow that was stable," Sullivan said. "We were looking for the steepest mountains and the best lines. We even got to name a couple of our runs because it was stuff no one has ever skied before."</p>
<p><br /><br />"For me, the biggest part of going back there year after year is learning more about the Chugach mountain range and hopefully the stars align and you get to ride some really good stuff - and every year we do," Wescott added.</p>
<p><br /><br />According to Sullivan, who named his run 'Eight Bottle Throttle,' his unique name came from a hard learned lesson in safety that viewers might not catch on film, but that he'll likely remember forever.</p>
<p><br /><br />"When you get in the helicopter, you're supposed to have your boots all buckled up because if they're not, they can get caught up on stuff in the back where we sat. So, I skied this line and we were all fired up and I just jumped in the heli and all eight of my buckles were undone," Sullivan explained. "The rule that the pilot had was that you owe him a bottle of wine for each buckle that you leave open and so I named the run 'Eight Bottle Throttle.'"</p>
<p><br /><br />While he's no stranger to skiing, Sullivan says his Warren Miller filming experience has opened his eyes to an off-season lifestyle he hopes to continue in years to come.</p>
<p><br /><br />"It's just a cool experience and a new element of skiing for me. Obviously I love skiing and I am into racing and freeskiing, but to be able to take it to that next level of being in a helicopter in Alaska with the sole goal of finding the sweetest lines, it was just another step for me," Sullivan said. "I know where I am going to be every spring now - I'm going to be up in Alaska because it's so sweet."</p>
<p><br /><br />To catch Warren Miller's <i>Children of Winter</i> visit <a href="http://www.warrenmiller.com" target="_blank" title="www.warrenmiller.com">warrenmiller.com</a></p>
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<i>PARK CITY, UT (Nov. 13) </i>- When the lights went down during a screening of Warren Miller's new film <i>Children of Winter,</i> Marco Sullivan (Squaw Valley, CA) sat in the audience, along with everyone else in attendance, wondering what he was about to see. The only difference -- Sullivan had already lived through part of the film.</p>
<p><br /><br />The annual Warren Miller ski film is narrated by 1998 Olympic gold medalist Jonny Moseley who also makes several appearances including catching some of Steamboat, Colorado's "champagne powder" with current U.S. Freestyle Ski Team athletes Michael Morse (Duxbury, MA) and Bryon Wilson (Butte, MT) as well as up-and-comer Joe Discoe (Telluride, CO). In addition, Moseley chronicles taking his family, or as he notes the "Mos-wold's" (in reference to the Griswold's from National Lampoon's Vacation) to Hakuba, Japan. There he kicks back with Japanese Olympian and former competitor Takehiro Sakamoto to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Moseley's gold medal from the Nagano Games.</p>
<p><br /><br /><i>Children of Winter</i> has an assortment of U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding athletes past and present including alpine alumni Jeremy Nobis (1994 Olympian) skiing Utah's "Greatest Snow on Earth" and Reggie Crist (1992 Olympian) taking on his home mountain in Sun Valley, ID. Also going big is U.S. Snowboarding Rookie Team athlete Ben Watts (Bend, OR) who shows viewers how to ride Oregon's Mt. Bachelor.</p>
<p><br /><br />Hahnenkamm downhill champ Daron Rahlves (Sugar Bowl, CA) also has a segment in the flick but this one-time alpine team racer has rejoined the fold of the national team to chase victory on the ski cross circuit. Rahlves takes viewers on a tour of several of the legendary World Cup downhill spots including Kitzbuehel, Austria.</p>
<p><br /><br /><b>Sullivan and Wescott Start the Action</b><br />
<br />It is the opening segment with breathtaking views of Alaska that shocks and awes in the traditional Warren Miller fashion. Riding alongside Sullivan at the start is Olympic gold medalist Seth Wescott (Sugarloaf, ME). The two spent two weeks this spring flying in a helicopter around the Chugach mountains of Alaska in looking for the perfect line to shred.</p>
<p><br /><br />"After the season I went up there for about three weeks to film and it was amazing," Sullivan said. "We got our own helicopter and we were just out flying around looking for the coolest stuff to ski."</p>
<p><br /><br />"This year was my sixth year so for me it was the same plan as every April, but it was fun. It was great being up there with Marco," Wescott said. "It was the first time that I wasn't up there with my buddy Louie Castenholtz from Switzerland, so it was kind of cool to switch it up for a year."</p>
<p><br /><br />While in Alaska, Wescott and Sullivan took their time picking out terrain that would make great additions to Miller's film, but they also had to be cautious with the spring conditions.</p>
<p><br /><br />"It was late in the season so there were a lot of avalanches. We were just looking for snow that was stable," Sullivan said. "We were looking for the steepest mountains and the best lines. We even got to name a couple of our runs because it was stuff no one has ever skied before."</p>
<p><br /><br />"For me, the biggest part of going back there year after year is learning more about the Chugach mountain range and hopefully the stars align and you get to ride some really good stuff - and every year we do," Wescott added.</p>
<p><br /><br />According to Sullivan, who named his run 'Eight Bottle Throttle,' his unique name came from a hard learned lesson in safety that viewers might not catch on film, but that he'll likely remember forever.</p>
<p><br /><br />"When you get in the helicopter, you're supposed to have your boots all buckled up because if they're not, they can get caught up on stuff in the back where we sat. So, I skied this line and we were all fired up and I just jumped in the heli and all eight of my buckles were undone," Sullivan explained. "The rule that the pilot had was that you owe him a bottle of wine for each buckle that you leave open and so I named the run 'Eight Bottle Throttle.'"</p>
<p><br /><br />While he's no stranger to skiing, Sullivan says his Warren Miller filming experience has opened his eyes to an off-season lifestyle he hopes to continue in years to come.</p>
<p><br /><br />"It's just a cool experience and a new element of skiing for me. Obviously I love skiing and I am into racing and freeskiing, but to be able to take it to that next level of being in a helicopter in Alaska with the sole goal of finding the sweetest lines, it was just another step for me," Sullivan said. "I know where I am going to be every spring now - I'm going to be up in Alaska because it's so sweet."</p>
<p><br /><br />To catch Warren Miller's <i>Children of Winter</i> visit <a href="http://www.warrenmiller.com" target="_blank" title="www.warrenmiller.com">warrenmiller.com</a></p>
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articleThu, 13 Nov 2008 20:33:03 +0000SkiNet Editor60139 at http://www.skinet.com/skiingSkiing Magazine: September 2008http://www.skinet.com/skiing/gear/skis/2008/10/skiing-magazine-september-2008?lnk=rss&loc=sun-valley
<p><b>A Killer Season</b> (p. 36) <br /><br />
This past winter was a banner year for snowfall - and avalanches. <a href=http://www.skinet.com/travel/2008-08/killer-season-look-0708-snowfall-and-avalanche-records><font color= “blue”><u>>>>Read Now</u></font></a><br /><br /></p>
<p><b>Swift. Silent. Deep. </b>(p. 40) <br /><br />
A new documentary about the legendary – and recently controversial – Jackson Hole Air Force. <a href=http://www.skinet.com/action/2008-08/swift-silent-deep-story-jackson-hole-air-force><font color= “blue”><u>>>>Read Now</u></font></a><br /><br /></p>
<p><b>The Edge of Never</b> (p. 42) <br /><br />
A new book looks at ski mountaineering and the Petersen family saga. <a href=http://www.skinet.com/gear/2008-08/edge-never><font color= “blue”><u>>>>Read Now</u></font></a><br /><br /></p>
<p><b>Ode to the Ski Commute</b> (p. 46) <br /><br />
Even driving to the hill is special. <a href=http://www.skinet.com/travel/2008-08/ode-ski-commute><font color= “blue”><u>>>>Read Now</u></font></a><br /><br /></p>
<p><b>Do I really need to tune my skis? </b>(p. 54) <br /><br />
An argument between someone who fixes skis - Greg Guras - and someone who breaks them - Ingrid Backstrom. <a href=http://community.skinet.com/kickapps/service/displayDiscussionThreads.kickAction?as=6260&amp;w=147201&amp;d=69091><font color= “blue”><u>>>>Read Now</u></font></a><br /><br /></p>
<p><b>Retallack Lodge Cat-Skiing</b> (p. 62) <br /><br />
Untracked lines via a remote cat-skiing operation deep within British Columbia's Selkirk Range. <a href=http://www.skinet.com/travel/2008-08/retallack-lodge-cat-skiing><font color= “blue”><u>>>>Read Now</u></font></a><br /><br /></p>
<p><b>Throw a Rodeo 540</b> (p. 68) <br /><br />
Freeskier John Symms shows you how to throw a rodeo 540. <a href=http://www.skinet.com/action/2008-08/skiing-magazines-get-schooled-throw-rodeo-540><font color= “blue”><u>>>>Read Now</u></font></a><br /><br /></p>
<p><b>Charge Exposed Terrain</b> (p. 70) <br /><br />
Sun Valley's Erik Roner shows you how to handle exposed terrain. <a href=http://www.skinet.com/action/2008-08/skiing-magazines-get-schooled-charge-exposed-terrain><font color= “blue”><u>>>>Read Now</u></font></a><br /><br /></p>
<p><b>DIY: Fix a Core Shot</b> (p. 72) <br /><br />
Ski-repair expert Bryan Taylor shows you how to fix that huge chunk that’s missing from your ski. <a href=http://www.skinet.com/gear/2008-08/diy-fix-core-shot><font color= “blue”><u>>>>Read Now</u></font></a><br /><br /></p>
<p><b>2009 Gear Guide</b> (p. 97) <br /><br />
It took eleven months to bring this to you. Last October, we began to plan the logistics, assemble the test crew, select the right venue, revisit our methodology, and assemble test entries. Not every ski you'll see in shops is reviewed here. Why? Ski companies submit only their best models. We test all of those, but review only the top performers - the best of the best. <a href=http://www.skinet.com/gear/2008-08/skiing-magazines-2009-gear-guide><font color= “blue”><u>>>>Read Now</u></font></a><br /><br /></p>
<p><b>Time to Upgrade</b> (p. 100) <br /><br />
One tenth of skiers buy new equipment every year, according to SnowSports Industries America. The remaining 90 percent replace their gear about as often as the Mets win the pennant. So there’s a good chance that your favorite skis have been discontinued, renamed, or reinvented. But what if you want to buy new boards that perform like your old faithfuls? Here are five classic skis from seasons past, paired with their improved heirs. <a href=http://www.skinet.com/gear/2008-08/time-upgrade><font color= “blue”><u>>>>Read Now</u></font></a><br /><br /></p>
<p><b>Goggles </b>(p. 134) <br /><br />
2008-09s’ selection of goggles. <a href=http://www.skinet.com/gear/2008-09/goggles-2008-09><font color= “blue”><u>>>>Read Now</u></font></a><br /><br /></p>
<p><b>Gloves </b>(p. 135) <br /><br />
2008-09s’ selection of gloves. <a href=http://www.skinet.com/gear/2008-09/gloves-2008-09><font color= “blue”><u>>>>Read Now</u></font></a><br /><br /></p>
<p><b>Helmets </b>(p. 136) <br /><br />
2008-09s’ selection of helmets. <a href=http://www.skinet.com/gear/2008-09/helmets-2008-09><font color= “blue”><u>>>>Read Now</u></font></a><br /><br /></p>
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http://www.skinet.com/skiing/gear/skis/2008/10/skiing-magazine-september-2008#commentsjackson holeronerselkirk rangeski companiesskiersskiing magazineskissnowfallsun valleysymmsSkisWyomingskiing59046http://www.skinet.com/skiing/files/_pages_thumbs/2008-10/09_SKGCOVER_Page_1.jpg69079http://www.skinet.com/skiing/files/_articles/2008-10/09_SKGCOVER_Page_1.jpg69080Find everything from the September issue here: the 2009 Gear Guide, Avy stats, Cat-skiing, Get Schooled, and more.<p><b>A Killer Season</b> (p. 36) <br /><br />
This past winter was a banner year for snowfall - and avalanches. <a href=http://www.skinet.com/travel/2008-08/killer-season-look-0708-snowfall-and-avalanche-records><font color= “blue”><u>>>>Read Now</u></font></a><br /><br /></p>
<p><b>Swift. Silent. Deep. </b>(p. 40) <br /><br />
A new documentary about the legendary – and recently controversial – Jackson Hole Air Force. <a href=http://www.skinet.com/action/2008-08/swift-silent-deep-story-jackson-hole-air-force><font color= “blue”><u>>>>Read Now</u></font></a><br /><br /></p>
<p><b>The Edge of Never</b> (p. 42) <br /><br />
A new book looks at ski mountaineering and the Petersen family saga. <a href=http://www.skinet.com/gear/2008-08/edge-never><font color= “blue”><u>>>>Read Now</u></font></a><br /><br /></p>
<p><b>Ode to the Ski Commute</b> (p. 46) <br /><br />
Even driving to the hill is special. <a href=http://www.skinet.com/travel/2008-08/ode-ski-commute><font color= “blue”><u>>>>Read Now</u></font></a><br /><br /></p>
<p><b>Do I really need to tune my skis? </b>(p. 54) <br /><br />
An argument between someone who fixes skis - Greg Guras - and someone who breaks them - Ingrid Backstrom. <a href=http://community.skinet.com/kickapps/service/displayDiscussionThreads.kickAction?as=6260&amp;w=147201&amp;d=69091><font color= “blue”><u>>>>Read Now</u></font></a><br /><br /></p>
<p><b>Retallack Lodge Cat-Skiing</b> (p. 62) <br /><br />
Untracked lines via a remote cat-skiing operation deep within British Columbia's Selkirk Range. <a href=http://www.skinet.com/travel/2008-08/retallack-lodge-cat-skiing><font color= “blue”><u>>>>Read Now</u></font></a><br /><br /></p>
<p><b>Throw a Rodeo 540</b> (p. 68) <br /><br />
Freeskier John Symms shows you how to throw a rodeo 540. <a href=http://www.skinet.com/action/2008-08/skiing-magazines-get-schooled-throw-rodeo-540><font color= “blue”><u>>>>Read Now</u></font></a><br /><br /></p>
<p><b>Charge Exposed Terrain</b> (p. 70) <br /><br />
Sun Valley's Erik Roner shows you how to handle exposed terrain. <a href=http://www.skinet.com/action/2008-08/skiing-magazines-get-schooled-charge-exposed-terrain><font color= “blue”><u>>>>Read Now</u></font></a><br /><br /></p>
<p><b>DIY: Fix a Core Shot</b> (p. 72) <br /><br />
Ski-repair expert Bryan Taylor shows you how to fix that huge chunk that’s missing from your ski. <a href=http://www.skinet.com/gear/2008-08/diy-fix-core-shot><font color= “blue”><u>>>>Read Now</u></font></a><br /><br /></p>
<p><b>2009 Gear Guide</b> (p. 97) <br /><br />
It took eleven months to bring this to you. Last October, we began to plan the logistics, assemble the test crew, select the right venue, revisit our methodology, and assemble test entries. Not every ski you'll see in shops is reviewed here. Why? Ski companies submit only their best models. We test all of those, but review only the top performers - the best of the best. <a href=http://www.skinet.com/gear/2008-08/skiing-magazines-2009-gear-guide><font color= “blue”><u>>>>Read Now</u></font></a><br /><br /></p>
<p><b>Time to Upgrade</b> (p. 100) <br /><br />
One tenth of skiers buy new equipment every year, according to SnowSports Industries America. The remaining 90 percent replace their gear about as often as the Mets win the pennant. So there’s a good chance that your favorite skis have been discontinued, renamed, or reinvented. But what if you want to buy new boards that perform like your old faithfuls? Here are five classic skis from seasons past, paired with their improved heirs. <a href=http://www.skinet.com/gear/2008-08/time-upgrade><font color= “blue”><u>>>>Read Now</u></font></a><br /><br /></p>
<p><b>Goggles </b>(p. 134) <br /><br />
2008-09s’ selection of goggles. <a href=http://www.skinet.com/gear/2008-09/goggles-2008-09><font color= “blue”><u>>>>Read Now</u></font></a><br /><br /></p>
<p><b>Gloves </b>(p. 135) <br /><br />
2008-09s’ selection of gloves. <a href=http://www.skinet.com/gear/2008-09/gloves-2008-09><font color= “blue”><u>>>>Read Now</u></font></a><br /><br /></p>
<p><b>Helmets </b>(p. 136) <br /><br />
2008-09s’ selection of helmets. <a href=http://www.skinet.com/gear/2008-09/helmets-2008-09><font color= “blue”><u>>>>Read Now</u></font></a><br /><br /></p>
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articleWed, 22 Oct 2008 18:59:43 +0000SkiNet Editor59046 at http://www.skinet.com/skiingColby West dominates 48STRAIGHT's Halfpipe Competitionhttp://www.skinet.com/skiing/fondue-party/athletes/2008/03/colby-west-dominates-48straights-halfpipe-competition?lnk=rss&loc=sun-valley
<p><span style="font-style: italic;">SUN VALLEY, Idaho – March 16, 2008</span> – An already stellar season for rider Colby West grew that much sweeter today as the young standout from Canterbury, N.H., captured the individual event title and season championship at the Paul Mitchell Halfpipe Competition at the 48Straight sports, music and entertainment event in Sun Valley, Idaho. Immediately following the event, Aspen, Colo.'s, Peter Olenick earned a win at the "Monster Hit" Halfpipe Competition.<br /><br />West, who arrived in Sun Valley from Monaco only one day prior to the event, had already earned a bronze medal at the X Games and won the U.S. Freeskiing Open Championship in 2008. He wasted no time in securing the best qualifying time among a deep and talented line-up of riders that included Bethel, Maine's, Simon Dumont, Waterville Valley, N.H.,'s J.P. Solberg, Breckenridge, Colo.'s, Taylor Felton, and Olenick, among others.<br /><br />The first run of the finals were owned by Solberg, a world superpipe championship bronze medalist who combined a 900 and 1080 with straight airs and ally-oop flairs to earn a score of 90 and sole possession of first place. Behind him was the always dangerous Dumont, the event's defending champion and a two-time X Games gold medalist and world champion. "The Dumont," as he's known, pulled a 540 followed by three consecutive 900's to land in second with an 86.8. West's first run, a nice procession that included a first hit 900, 540, back-to-back 720's and a 1080, scored an 83.8 which was good for third place heading into the second and final run of the day.<br /><br />During the final runs, the world's best separated themselves from the pack, with several riders washing out while trying to earn a score that would put them into contention. <br /><br />Felton, who stood in fourth place after a very solid first run, crashed while chasing back-to-back 720's. Olenick put together a final run that included a flair, back-to-back 900's and a 1080 for his best score of the day, a 79.8. Dumont scored a 74.6 in his second run, featuring a 540, consecutive 900's and an ally-oop 1080. With no competitor having topped the 90 scored by Solberg in the first round, it was down to West, the final rider of the day, to try and take the title. He answered the challenge with style, landing a first hit 900, followed by a 540, a 720 switch to another 720 and a final 1080. It didn't take long for the judges to respond, and the 92.2 they bestowed on West gave him first place and the individual event title. Solberg finished in second place, with Dumont, Olenick and Felton rounding out the top five.<br /><br />"This feels great, and I'm stoked to do this in front of friends and fans here in Sun Valley," said West. "I've felt really good all season, and I came into today's event with the same game plan. I decided to do what I do best and let the rest take care of itself. I knew I had to go bigger on that last run to overtake J.P. (Solberg), and fortunately it all worked out."<br /><br />Following the Paul Mitchell event, the "Monster Hit" Halfpipe Competition began, with each rider trying to top one another in a single hit showcase. Olenick began with a huge-air flair to get past Felton in the first round. Then he met West in the semi-finals, where he displayed his signature move, the "Whiskey Flip," to advance to the finals. Battling him for the title would be Solberg, who pulled a tremendous 16-foot flair and then another smooth Whiskey Flip to top Duncan Adams and Dumont in consecutive rounds. In the finals, Olenick's final Whiskey Flip was just enough to top Solberg's own double flip and earn him the victory. Dumont ended up in third with West in fourth place.<br />[pagebreak] <br /><br />"It was great to see some of the other competitors pulling off double flips, and on my final run I came down low at the end but had enough strength to ride it out," said Olenick. "I'm very happy to get this win against this group of riders."<br /><br />With his win at the Paul Mitchell event, combined with fourth place at the "Monster Hit" competition and a third place finish at the previous event in Squaw Valley, Calif., also brought home the 48Straight season championship.<br /><br />Judges for the ski halfpipe competition included Sean Carney, Chris Hawks, Mike Laroche, Evan Raps and Skogan Sprang.<br /><br />Coverage of the action from Sun Valley will be televised to a national broadcast audience on March 29 and 30 on CBS Sports and on nationally syndicated television beginning March 28. Check local listings for specific airdates and times. Photos and videos from the competition can be found at <a href="http://www.jeepsportsmedia.com" target="_blank"><u>jeepsportsmedia.com</u></a>, under the Media Distribution link.<br /><br />Billed as the "Loudest Show on Snow," 48STRAIGHT emerged from the consolidation of the Jeep® King of the Mountain Series, one of the most renowned professional race programs over the past 15 years and Ketchum-based The Ski Tour, an event that in its inaugural year redefined the merging of high-level racing with high demand musical offerings. The result is a jam-packed weekend of on-snow and off-snow social, educational and recreational activities ranging from ski and snowboard cross racing and halfpipe competitions to over a dozen live concerts, street parties, art exhibits, stage productions and environmental expos. <br /><br />The Jeep® King of the Mountain was established in 1993, and Jeep serves as the event's title sponsor. The winter series, now in it's 15th season, is the sister event to the Mountain Biking World Professional Championships. Other marketing partners for the Jeep King of the Mountain Series include Crocs, Firm Green, Infinity, John Paul Mitchell Systems, Monster, Scott USA, Sprint, Spyder and Sun Valley.<br /><br /><br style="font-weight: bold;" /><span style="font-weight: bold;">FINAL RESULTS – PAUL MITCHELL SKI HALFPIPE COMPETITION</span><br /><br />1. Colby West – Canterbury, N.H. 92.2<br />2. J.P. Solberg – Waterville Valley, N.H. 90.0<br />3. Simon Dumont – Bethel, Maine 86.8<br />4. Peter Olenick – Aspen, Colo. 79.8<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">FINAL RESULTS – "MONSTER HIT" SKI HALFPIPE COMPETITION</span><br /><br />1. Peter Olenick – Aspen, Colo. <br />2. J.P. Solberg – Waterville Valley, N.H. <br />3. Simon Dumont – Bethel, Maine <br />4. Colby West – Canterbury, N.H. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">48STRAIGHT SEASON CHAMPION – Colby West</span><br /><br /></p>
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http://www.skinet.com/skiing/fondue-party/athletes/2008/03/colby-west-dominates-48straights-halfpipe-competition#commentsAthletesCompetitionsbethel mainebronze medalistgames goldgold medalisthalfpipe competitionpeter olenicksimon dumontsun valleywaterville valleyworld championshipsworld superpipe championshipx gamesNew Hampshireskiing13321http://www.skinet.com/skiing/files/skinetimages/skinet/100-news_030508_48straight_airt.jpg4479048Straighthttp://www.skinet.com/skiing/Colby West dominates 48STRAIGHT's Halfpipe Competition<p><span style="font-style: italic;">SUN VALLEY, Idaho – March 16, 2008</span> – An already stellar season for rider Colby West grew that much sweeter today as the young standout from Canterbury, N.H., captured the individual event title and season championship at the Paul Mitchell Halfpipe Competition at the 48Straight sports, music and entertainment event in Sun Valley, Idaho. Immediately following the event, Aspen, Colo.'s, Peter Olenick earned a win at the "Monster Hit" Halfpipe Competition.<br /><br />West, who arrived in Sun Valley from Monaco only one day prior to the event, had already earned a bronze medal at the X Games and won the U.S. Freeskiing Open Championship in 2008. He wasted no time in securing the best qualifying time among a deep and talented line-up of riders that included Bethel, Maine's, Simon Dumont, Waterville Valley, N.H.,'s J.P. Solberg, Breckenridge, Colo.'s, Taylor Felton, and Olenick, among others.<br /><br />The first run of the finals were owned by Solberg, a world superpipe championship bronze medalist who combined a 900 and 1080 with straight airs and ally-oop flairs to earn a score of 90 and sole possession of first place. Behind him was the always dangerous Dumont, the event's defending champion and a two-time X Games gold medalist and world champion. "The Dumont," as he's known, pulled a 540 followed by three consecutive 900's to land in second with an 86.8. West's first run, a nice procession that included a first hit 900, 540, back-to-back 720's and a 1080, scored an 83.8 which was good for third place heading into the second and final run of the day.<br /><br />During the final runs, the world's best separated themselves from the pack, with several riders washing out while trying to earn a score that would put them into contention. <br /><br />Felton, who stood in fourth place after a very solid first run, crashed while chasing back-to-back 720's. Olenick put together a final run that included a flair, back-to-back 900's and a 1080 for his best score of the day, a 79.8. Dumont scored a 74.6 in his second run, featuring a 540, consecutive 900's and an ally-oop 1080. With no competitor having topped the 90 scored by Solberg in the first round, it was down to West, the final rider of the day, to try and take the title. He answered the challenge with style, landing a first hit 900, followed by a 540, a 720 switch to another 720 and a final 1080. It didn't take long for the judges to respond, and the 92.2 they bestowed on West gave him first place and the individual event title. Solberg finished in second place, with Dumont, Olenick and Felton rounding out the top five.<br /><br />"This feels great, and I'm stoked to do this in front of friends and fans here in Sun Valley," said West. "I've felt really good all season, and I came into today's event with the same game plan. I decided to do what I do best and let the rest take care of itself. I knew I had to go bigger on that last run to overtake J.P. (Solberg), and fortunately it all worked out."<br /><br />Following the Paul Mitchell event, the "Monster Hit" Halfpipe Competition began, with each rider trying to top one another in a single hit showcase. Olenick began with a huge-air flair to get past Felton in the first round. Then he met West in the semi-finals, where he displayed his signature move, the "Whiskey Flip," to advance to the finals. Battling him for the title would be Solberg, who pulled a tremendous 16-foot flair and then another smooth Whiskey Flip to top Duncan Adams and Dumont in consecutive rounds. In the finals, Olenick's final Whiskey Flip was just enough to top Solberg's own double flip and earn him the victory. Dumont ended up in third with West in fourth place.<br />[pagebreak] <br /><br />"It was great to see some of the other competitors pulling off double flips, and on my final run I came down low at the end but had enough strength to ride it out," said Olenick. "I'm very happy to get this win against this group of riders."<br /><br />With his win at the Paul Mitchell event, combined with fourth place at the "Monster Hit" competition and a third place finish at the previous event in Squaw Valley, Calif., also brought home the 48Straight season championship.<br /><br />Judges for the ski halfpipe competition included Sean Carney, Chris Hawks, Mike Laroche, Evan Raps and Skogan Sprang.<br /><br />Coverage of the action from Sun Valley will be televised to a national broadcast audience on March 29 and 30 on CBS Sports and on nationally syndicated television beginning March 28. Check local listings for specific airdates and times. Photos and videos from the competition can be found at <a href="http://www.jeepsportsmedia.com" target="_blank"><u>jeepsportsmedia.com</u></a>, under the Media Distribution link.<br /><br />Billed as the "Loudest Show on Snow," 48STRAIGHT emerged from the consolidation of the Jeep® King of the Mountain Series, one of the most renowned professional race programs over the past 15 years and Ketchum-based The Ski Tour, an event that in its inaugural year redefined the merging of high-level racing with high demand musical offerings. The result is a jam-packed weekend of on-snow and off-snow social, educational and recreational activities ranging from ski and snowboard cross racing and halfpipe competitions to over a dozen live concerts, street parties, art exhibits, stage productions and environmental expos. <br /><br />The Jeep® King of the Mountain was established in 1993, and Jeep serves as the event's title sponsor. The winter series, now in it's 15th season, is the sister event to the Mountain Biking World Professional Championships. Other marketing partners for the Jeep King of the Mountain Series include Crocs, Firm Green, Infinity, John Paul Mitchell Systems, Monster, Scott USA, Sprint, Spyder and Sun Valley.<br /><br /><br style="font-weight: bold;" /><span style="font-weight: bold;">FINAL RESULTS – PAUL MITCHELL SKI HALFPIPE COMPETITION</span><br /><br />1. Colby West – Canterbury, N.H. 92.2<br />2. J.P. Solberg – Waterville Valley, N.H. 90.0<br />3. Simon Dumont – Bethel, Maine 86.8<br />4. Peter Olenick – Aspen, Colo. 79.8<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">FINAL RESULTS – "MONSTER HIT" SKI HALFPIPE COMPETITION</span><br /><br />1. Peter Olenick – Aspen, Colo. <br />2. J.P. Solberg – Waterville Valley, N.H. <br />3. Simon Dumont – Bethel, Maine <br />4. Colby West – Canterbury, N.H. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">48STRAIGHT SEASON CHAMPION – Colby West</span><br /><br /></p>
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articleThu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000SkiNet Editor13321 at http://www.skinet.com/skiingSun Valley Lift Ticket Deal for College Studentshttp://www.skinet.com/skiing/lift-ticket/2008/03/sun-valley-lift-ticket-deal-for-college-students?lnk=rss&loc=sun-valley
<p><span style="font-style: italic;">SUN VALLEY, ID.</span> – Starting now and running through the end of Sun Valley's ski season, all college students and faculty with current I.D. can ski for only $29 per day.<br /><br /><br /><br />To receive the discount, college students and faculty must show current identification when purchasing ticket.<br /><br />For more information, go to <a href="http://www.sunvalley.com/SunValley/Index.aspx" target="_blank"><u>sunvalley.com</u></a></p>
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<a href= http://www.sunvalley.com/SunValley/info/mtn.aspx target=_blank><font color="blue"><u>Bald Mountain</font></u></a> creates excitement and serenity for those seeking their own unique experience at Sun Valley Resort. <br>Photo Courtesy of <a href=http://www.sunvalley.com target=_blank><font color=blue>Sun Valley</font></a>
http://www.skinet.com/skiing/<p><span style="font-style: italic;">SUN VALLEY, ID.</span> – Starting now and running through the end of Sun Valley's ski season, all college students and faculty with current I.D. can ski for only $29 per day.<br /><br /><br /><br />To receive the discount, college students and faculty must show current identification when purchasing ticket.<br /><br />For more information, go to <a href="http://www.sunvalley.com/SunValley/Index.aspx" target="_blank"><u>sunvalley.com</u></a></p>
articleThu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000SkiNet Editor13329 at http://www.skinet.com/skiingIdaho Wildland Fire Spares Ski Resorthttp://www.skinet.com/skiing/assistant-mountain-manager-and-snowmaking-manager/2007/09/idaho-wildland-fire-spares-ski-resort?lnk=rss&loc=sun-valley
<p>August 28, 2007<br />SUN VALLEY, ID - (News Release) - Sun Valley's computerized snowmaking system, the world's largest, played a tremendous role in battling the recent Castle Rock wildfire threatening Bald Mountain ski area facilities.</p>
<p>The $12 million Seattle Ridge Lodge, perched at an elevation of 8,800 feet on Baldy, was threatened by torching flames Sunday evening, August 26. Also in the wildfire's path was the Seattle Ridge high-speed detachable quad chairlift and one of the mountain's main communications buildings.</p>
<p>As flames got within 50 yards of the day lodge, snowmaking guns were turned toward the blaze, shooting 150 gallons of water per minute.</p>
<p>Sun Valley's assistant mountain manager and snowmaking manager Peter Stearns and the fire operations supervisors from California Incident Management Team 3 worked side by side to determine where to direct his arsenal.</p>
<p>"The team effort was seamless," Stearns said. "The expertise of the firefighters coupled with our snowmaking technology saved the Seattle Ridge Lodge, the lift, and communication building from the fire's assault Sunday evening."</p>
<p>"The cooperation our team has enjoyed from the Sun Valley Resort has been tremendous on many levels. This is an example where it was crucial to the firefighting effort," said Pat McElroy, Liaison Officer for California Team 3.</p>
<p>About 20 of Sun Valley's snow guns continue to work on selective areas of Baldy to curb the fire and support the fire fighting effort. To see video of the fire, click <a href=http://video.sunvalley.com target=_blank><u><font color="blue">here</font></u></a>. </p>
<p>Normally, a water line and air line work in tandem to deliver a fine mist of snow when temperatures are 32 degrees or colder. When used to fight fire, only the snowmaking system's water lines are used. And, because the entire system is automated, the snowmaking system's computer technology can strategically select and target areas needing the water flow.</p>
<p>Baldy's snowmaking system continues to operate as needed to support the fire fighting effort against the Castle Rock fire, currently the number one priority fire in the nation. </p>
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The Castle Rock Wildland Fire burns on Mt. Baldy at Sun Valley, ID. Sun Valley's snowmaking system helped battle the blaze, leaving all structures, lifts, and ski runs at the resort unharmed.
http://www.skinet.com/skiing/News<p>August 28, 2007<br />SUN VALLEY, ID - (News Release) - Sun Valley's computerized snowmaking system, the world's largest, played a tremendous role in battling the recent Castle Rock wildfire threatening Bald Mountain ski area facilities.</p>
<p>The $12 million Seattle Ridge Lodge, perched at an elevation of 8,800 feet on Baldy, was threatened by torching flames Sunday evening, August 26. Also in the wildfire's path was the Seattle Ridge high-speed detachable quad chairlift and one of the mountain's main communications buildings.</p>
<p>As flames got within 50 yards of the day lodge, snowmaking guns were turned toward the blaze, shooting 150 gallons of water per minute.</p>
<p>Sun Valley's assistant mountain manager and snowmaking manager Peter Stearns and the fire operations supervisors from California Incident Management Team 3 worked side by side to determine where to direct his arsenal.</p>
<p>"The team effort was seamless," Stearns said. "The expertise of the firefighters coupled with our snowmaking technology saved the Seattle Ridge Lodge, the lift, and communication building from the fire's assault Sunday evening."</p>
<p>"The cooperation our team has enjoyed from the Sun Valley Resort has been tremendous on many levels. This is an example where it was crucial to the firefighting effort," said Pat McElroy, Liaison Officer for California Team 3.</p>
<p>About 20 of Sun Valley's snow guns continue to work on selective areas of Baldy to curb the fire and support the fire fighting effort. To see video of the fire, click <a href=http://video.sunvalley.com target=_blank><u><font color="blue">here</font></u></a>. </p>
<p>Normally, a water line and air line work in tandem to deliver a fine mist of snow when temperatures are 32 degrees or colder. When used to fight fire, only the snowmaking system's water lines are used. And, because the entire system is automated, the snowmaking system's computer technology can strategically select and target areas needing the water flow.</p>
<p>Baldy's snowmaking system continues to operate as needed to support the fire fighting effort against the Castle Rock fire, currently the number one priority fire in the nation. </p>
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articleTue, 04 Sep 2007 14:00:00 +0000SkiNet Editor4978 at http://www.skinet.com/skiingSmith Adds BluetoothR Wireless Audio Systems to 2007-08 Helmethttp://www.skinet.com/skiing/resorts/western-us/idaho/2007/01/smith-adds-bluetoothr-wireless-audio-systems-to-2007-08-helmet?lnk=rss&loc=sun-valley
<p>January 3, 2007<BR />KETCHUM, IDAHO - (News Release) — High performance bass and treble. Universal compatibility with mp3 players and iPods. Complete wireless freedom and leading edge Smith design. </p>
<p>Smith Helmets now offer Bluetooth® Wireless Audio Systems as an option, pairing the established leader in innovative snow-skate helmet designs with the gold standard for wireless audio technology.</p>
<p>"Wearable technology like Bluetooth® is the latest essential ingredient that is keeping Smith at the forefront of innovation, said Eric Carlson, Director of Product Development. "Wireless Bluetooth® helmets are not only on the leading edge of technology, they're also helping us push the design element.</p>
<p>Available in five Smith top-of-the-line helmets, Bluetooth® Wireless Audio Systems feature seamlessly integrated high fidelity speakers and drivers in the earpads, and a universal adaptor that plugs a 3.5mm connector into the headphone jack of any mp3 player or iPod. </p>
<p>Sound is transmitted to the earpads as Bluetooth® technology converts music into a low strength radio signal that can travel about 10 meters. Bluetooth® adaptors automatically find their corresponding receiver, and eliminate any possible interference by randomly changing frequencies more than 1,500 times per second.</p>
<p>Producing clear full-range bass and treble response, the audio system is smaller and lighter than all other wireless audio programs, and provides up to 10 hours of battery life. The speaker/ear pads have a glove-friendly volume control and mute button on the outside of the pad, and also help isolate the wearer from ambient noise to further increase the audio clarity. </p>
<p>The Smith system comes complete with an AC wall charger, a universal adaptor, and a wired connection cord.</p>
<p>Bluetooth® Wireless Audio Systems are available in five Smith helmet styles, including the Variant Brim ($320); the Variant ($320); the Premise ($290); the Venue ($270); and the Holt ($240).</p>
<p>ABOUT SMITH: Based in Sun Valley, Idaho, with a Southern California office in San Clemente, Smith Optics, Inc. was founded in 1965 with the creation of the first goggle featuring a sealed thermal lens and breathable vent foam. Today, Smith is known for its diverse line of sunglasses, goggles and helmets. Smith's devotion to excellence, innovation, performance and style has made Smith the choice of action-sport athletes worldwide. Smith products are sold in more than 50 countries through sporting goods and specialty stores. For more information, check out <a href=http://www.smithoptics.com target=_blank>www.smithoptics.com</a>. Performance. Style. Smith. Solid. </p>
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http://www.skinet.com/skiing/resorts/western-us/idaho/2007/01/smith-adds-bluetoothr-wireless-audio-systems-to-2007-08-helmet#commentsIdahoipodketchummp3 playersun valleyIdahoskiing4229http://www.skinet.com/skiing/http://www.skinet.com/skiing/News<p>January 3, 2007<BR />KETCHUM, IDAHO - (News Release) — High performance bass and treble. Universal compatibility with mp3 players and iPods. Complete wireless freedom and leading edge Smith design. </p>
<p>Smith Helmets now offer Bluetooth® Wireless Audio Systems as an option, pairing the established leader in innovative snow-skate helmet designs with the gold standard for wireless audio technology.</p>
<p>"Wearable technology like Bluetooth® is the latest essential ingredient that is keeping Smith at the forefront of innovation, said Eric Carlson, Director of Product Development. "Wireless Bluetooth® helmets are not only on the leading edge of technology, they're also helping us push the design element.</p>
<p>Available in five Smith top-of-the-line helmets, Bluetooth® Wireless Audio Systems feature seamlessly integrated high fidelity speakers and drivers in the earpads, and a universal adaptor that plugs a 3.5mm connector into the headphone jack of any mp3 player or iPod. </p>
<p>Sound is transmitted to the earpads as Bluetooth® technology converts music into a low strength radio signal that can travel about 10 meters. Bluetooth® adaptors automatically find their corresponding receiver, and eliminate any possible interference by randomly changing frequencies more than 1,500 times per second.</p>
<p>Producing clear full-range bass and treble response, the audio system is smaller and lighter than all other wireless audio programs, and provides up to 10 hours of battery life. The speaker/ear pads have a glove-friendly volume control and mute button on the outside of the pad, and also help isolate the wearer from ambient noise to further increase the audio clarity. </p>
<p>The Smith system comes complete with an AC wall charger, a universal adaptor, and a wired connection cord.</p>
<p>Bluetooth® Wireless Audio Systems are available in five Smith helmet styles, including the Variant Brim ($320); the Variant ($320); the Premise ($290); the Venue ($270); and the Holt ($240).</p>
<p>ABOUT SMITH: Based in Sun Valley, Idaho, with a Southern California office in San Clemente, Smith Optics, Inc. was founded in 1965 with the creation of the first goggle featuring a sealed thermal lens and breathable vent foam. Today, Smith is known for its diverse line of sunglasses, goggles and helmets. Smith's devotion to excellence, innovation, performance and style has made Smith the choice of action-sport athletes worldwide. Smith products are sold in more than 50 countries through sporting goods and specialty stores. For more information, check out <a href=http://www.smithoptics.com target=_blank>www.smithoptics.com</a>. Performance. Style. Smith. Solid. </p>
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articleWed, 31 Jan 2007 18:00:00 +0000SkiNet Editor4229 at http://www.skinet.com/skiingU.S. Opens Ski Spectacular with 10 Podiumshttp://www.skinet.com/skiing/resorts/east-coast/maine/2006/12/us-opens-ski-spectacular-with-10-podiums?lnk=rss&loc=sun-valley
<p>December 7, 2006<br />
</p><p>BRECKENRIDGE, CO - (USST News Bureau Release) - The 19th Annual Hartford Ski Spectacular opened Thursday at Breckenridge with the U.S. Disabled Alpine Team taking home 10 of 12 possible podium spots in slalom under partly sunny skies and perfect temps in the mid 30s.</p>
<p>Highlight on the day was a tight battle between sit-skiers Tyler Walker (sit-ski; Franconia, NH) and Carl Burnett (sit-ski; Cape Elizabeth, ME). Burnett, who was paralyzed below the waist in a car crash at age five, grabbed a first run lead before Walker turned on the gas in the second run, posting a wide enough margin for the win.</p>
<p>"It was fun dueling with Tyler," said Burnett, whose time held up over veteran Chris Devlin-Young (sit-ski; Campton, NH), "I'm just glad that he let me win the first run." </p>
<p>Walker, who has been working on some new equipment, said, "It was a great day. My new rig was solid, it felt good and everything clicked."</p>
<p>The standing men's podium belonged to Australia as Cameron Rahls-Rahbula took the win over teammate Toby Kane. Adam Hall from New Zealand was 3rd with U.S. Disabled Alpine Team members George Sansonetis (standup; Fraser, CO) in 4th and Brad Washburn (standup; Highlands Ranch, CO) in 5th.</p>
<p>There was also strong showing from the women with Paralympic slalom gold medalist Stephani Victor (sit-ski; Park City, UT) easily grabbing the two-run victory over 2006 World Cup overall champion Laurie Stephens (sit-ski; Wenham, MA). Ricci Kilgor (sit-ski; Reno, NV) was third.</p>
<p>"I'm so happy with my Rossignol skis, it was great to bring the sensations I've been experiencing in my freeskiing into my race runs," said Victor.</p>
<p>The U.S. Disabled Alpine Team then dominated the standing women's podium with 2006 Paralympic slalom bronze medalist Sandy Dukat (standup; Vail, CO) leading Hannah Pennington (standup; Denver, CO) and Elitsa Storey (standup; Sun Valley, ID) into the top three.</p>
<p>"The team put in a strong performance today," said U.S. Disabled Team Program Director Sandy Metzger. "The athletes have been working really hard all fall and it is exciting to see the hard work start to pay off."</p>
<p>The 19th Annual Hartford Ski Spectacular continues Friday with giant slalom.<br />For pictures from Breckenridge: <a href=http://ussa.smugmug.com/gallery/2218465 target=_blank>http://ussa.smugmug.com/gallery/2218465</a><br />For complete results: <a href=http://www.asdracing.org/html/calendar-results-nar.htm target=_blank>http://www.asdracing.org/html/calendar-results-nar.htm</a></p>
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http://www.skinet.com/skiing/resorts/east-coast/maine/2006/12/us-opens-ski-spectacular-with-10-podiums#commentsalpine skiingDenverfranconiaGiant slalom skiingmainemassachusettsParalympicPark Cityreno nvskiersskiingsun valleyworld cupMaineUtahskiing4297http://www.skinet.com/skiing/http://www.skinet.com/skiing/News<p>December 7, 2006<br />
</p><p>BRECKENRIDGE, CO - (USST News Bureau Release) - The 19th Annual Hartford Ski Spectacular opened Thursday at Breckenridge with the U.S. Disabled Alpine Team taking home 10 of 12 possible podium spots in slalom under partly sunny skies and perfect temps in the mid 30s.</p>
<p>Highlight on the day was a tight battle between sit-skiers Tyler Walker (sit-ski; Franconia, NH) and Carl Burnett (sit-ski; Cape Elizabeth, ME). Burnett, who was paralyzed below the waist in a car crash at age five, grabbed a first run lead before Walker turned on the gas in the second run, posting a wide enough margin for the win.</p>
<p>"It was fun dueling with Tyler," said Burnett, whose time held up over veteran Chris Devlin-Young (sit-ski; Campton, NH), "I'm just glad that he let me win the first run." </p>
<p>Walker, who has been working on some new equipment, said, "It was a great day. My new rig was solid, it felt good and everything clicked."</p>
<p>The standing men's podium belonged to Australia as Cameron Rahls-Rahbula took the win over teammate Toby Kane. Adam Hall from New Zealand was 3rd with U.S. Disabled Alpine Team members George Sansonetis (standup; Fraser, CO) in 4th and Brad Washburn (standup; Highlands Ranch, CO) in 5th.</p>
<p>There was also strong showing from the women with Paralympic slalom gold medalist Stephani Victor (sit-ski; Park City, UT) easily grabbing the two-run victory over 2006 World Cup overall champion Laurie Stephens (sit-ski; Wenham, MA). Ricci Kilgor (sit-ski; Reno, NV) was third.</p>
<p>"I'm so happy with my Rossignol skis, it was great to bring the sensations I've been experiencing in my freeskiing into my race runs," said Victor.</p>
<p>The U.S. Disabled Alpine Team then dominated the standing women's podium with 2006 Paralympic slalom bronze medalist Sandy Dukat (standup; Vail, CO) leading Hannah Pennington (standup; Denver, CO) and Elitsa Storey (standup; Sun Valley, ID) into the top three.</p>
<p>"The team put in a strong performance today," said U.S. Disabled Team Program Director Sandy Metzger. "The athletes have been working really hard all fall and it is exciting to see the hard work start to pay off."</p>
<p>The 19th Annual Hartford Ski Spectacular continues Friday with giant slalom.<br />For pictures from Breckenridge: <a href=http://ussa.smugmug.com/gallery/2218465 target=_blank>http://ussa.smugmug.com/gallery/2218465</a><br />For complete results: <a href=http://www.asdracing.org/html/calendar-results-nar.htm target=_blank>http://www.asdracing.org/html/calendar-results-nar.htm</a></p>
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articleMon, 11 Dec 2006 14:00:00 +0000SkiNet Editor4297 at http://www.skinet.com/skiingLegacy: 1966http://www.skinet.com/skiing/lieutenant-governor-of-maryland/2006/02/legacy-1966?lnk=rss&loc=sun-valley
<p>For three brief winters, the whole world watched as Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy went skiing. Soon after her husband's assassination, Jackie looked to skiing, in part, to return normalcy to the lives of her two children. But with the press pushing in at every turn, it was skiing as only the Kennedys would have to endure. <br /><br />In March 1964, Jackie flew to Sun Valley, Idaho, for a retreat with brother-in-law Bobby. The following Christmas, she brought Caroline, 7, and John, 4, to Aspen, Colo., to ski with their rambunctious cousins. The Kennedys were joined by local homeowner and Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara, among others. SKI even ran a cover photo of 12-year-old Kathleen, Bobby's eldest daughter and future lieutenant governor of Maryland. But the nation's focus was on Jackie and her family. As a skier, Jackie made cautious stem turns. RFK preferred fast runs.
</p><p>In 1965, Jackie and Bobby both took their children to Lake Placid, N.Y., and Vermont. The following Christmas, the RFK brood visited Sun Valley, where they stayed in the cottage of family friend and fellow Democrat, Averell Harriman, U.S. Ambassador-at-Large and the resort's founder. Jackie and kids later joined them, then flew to Gstaad, Switzerland, where they were guests of old friends, the skiing economist and ambassador to India, John Kenneth Galbraith and his wife, Kitty. Perhaps Jackie skied there, but after 1966 she was more often seen in the Mediterranean, on Aristotle Onassis's yacht.
</p><p>Over three winters, though, Jackie-mania fanned a blizzard of publicity for skiing, adding to its reputation as the in-sport of the 1960s. Bobby attended a black-tie New York City Ski Ball. He and brother Ted appeared in SKI's 1964 list of American skiing's 100 most influential people.
</p><p>What politician wouldn't want to be linked to such a healthy pursuit? Yet, in 2004, opponents of John Kerry's presidential bid used photos of him snowboarding to portray the senator as an out-of-touch candidate. Jackie would not have been amused.
</p><p>December 2005</p>
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<I>Life as a Kennedy</I> It was Gstaad in 1966, but it could have been any resort that Jackie Kennedy skied with her kids. Her toughest vacation challenge: keeping the paparazzi from spoiling things for John and Caroline.Fred Mayer/Magnum Photos
http://www.skinet.com/skiing/Fall Line<p>For three brief winters, the whole world watched as Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy went skiing. Soon after her husband's assassination, Jackie looked to skiing, in part, to return normalcy to the lives of her two children. But with the press pushing in at every turn, it was skiing as only the Kennedys would have to endure. <br /><br />In March 1964, Jackie flew to Sun Valley, Idaho, for a retreat with brother-in-law Bobby. The following Christmas, she brought Caroline, 7, and John, 4, to Aspen, Colo., to ski with their rambunctious cousins. The Kennedys were joined by local homeowner and Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara, among others. SKI even ran a cover photo of 12-year-old Kathleen, Bobby's eldest daughter and future lieutenant governor of Maryland. But the nation's focus was on Jackie and her family. As a skier, Jackie made cautious stem turns. RFK preferred fast runs.
</p><p>In 1965, Jackie and Bobby both took their children to Lake Placid, N.Y., and Vermont. The following Christmas, the RFK brood visited Sun Valley, where they stayed in the cottage of family friend and fellow Democrat, Averell Harriman, U.S. Ambassador-at-Large and the resort's founder. Jackie and kids later joined them, then flew to Gstaad, Switzerland, where they were guests of old friends, the skiing economist and ambassador to India, John Kenneth Galbraith and his wife, Kitty. Perhaps Jackie skied there, but after 1966 she was more often seen in the Mediterranean, on Aristotle Onassis's yacht.
</p><p>Over three winters, though, Jackie-mania fanned a blizzard of publicity for skiing, adding to its reputation as the in-sport of the 1960s. Bobby attended a black-tie New York City Ski Ball. He and brother Ted appeared in SKI's 1964 list of American skiing's 100 most influential people.
</p><p>What politician wouldn't want to be linked to such a healthy pursuit? Yet, in 2004, opponents of John Kerry's presidential bid used photos of him snowboarding to portray the senator as an out-of-touch candidate. Jackie would not have been amused.
</p><p>December 2005</p>
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articleTue, 28 Feb 2006 09:05:00 +0000SkiNet Editor8471 at http://www.skinet.com/skiingTrain with the Best, Meet our Fitness-Coach Dream Teamhttp://www.skinet.com/skiing/resorts/rockies/colorado/2005/10/train-with-the-best-meet-our-fitness-coach-dream-team?lnk=rss&loc=sun-valley
<p><br /><br />THE TRAINER: Asia Jenkins THE GYM: The Aspen Club &amp; Spa, Aspen, Colorado THE CLASS: Jenkins borrows moves from Pilates and yoga, but also includes tuck jumps, stadium steps, and slide boards in her circuit. STAR STUDENT: Olympic snowboarder Chris Klug 411: aspenclub.com
</p><p>THE TRAINER: Kathleen Leopardi-Anderson THE GYM: Sugarhouse Park, Salt Lake City, Utah THE CLASS: Outdoor sessions include agility runs, hill sprints, and stadium-step hops. STAR STUDENT: Heli guide Spencer Wheatley 411: kleopardi@earthlink.net
</p><p> THE TRAINER: Jenny Seyranian THE GYM:A-Sante, Tahoe City, California THE CLASS: Post circuit-training, Seyranian gets students off their backs and upright for 12 minutes of functional core-strength building at the end of class. STAR STUDENT: Ski-film star Jessica Sobolowski 411: jennys@elevatedfitness.com
</p><p> THE TRAINER: Angela Strickland THE GYM: Sun Valley Athletic Club and Angela's Gym, Sun Valley, Idaho THE CLASS: Strick- land's 15-station circuit uses cones, bungee cords, steps, and balls. STAR STUDENTS: Skiercross champs Zach and Reggie Crist 411: angelasgym@cox-internet.com
</p><p>THE TRAINER: Tom Williams THE GYM: The Stowe Gym, Stowe, Vermont THE CLASS: Williams' 20-station circuit includes aerobic conditioning, balance, and core. Focus is on injury prevention in and out of the class. STAR STUDENTS: Local Stowe rippers 411: stowegym.com<br />
</p>http://www.skinet.com/skiing/resorts/rockies/colorado/2005/10/train-with-the-best-meet-our-fitness-coach-dream-team#commentsaspencore strengthreggie cristSalt Lake Citystowesun valleyColorado Ski ResortsVermontskiing12411http://www.skinet.com/skiing/http://www.skinet.com/skiing/Be Strong<p><br /><br />THE TRAINER: Asia Jenkins THE GYM: The Aspen Club &amp; Spa, Aspen, Colorado THE CLASS: Jenkins borrows moves from Pilates and yoga, but also includes tuck jumps, stadium steps, and slide boards in her circuit. STAR STUDENT: Olympic snowboarder Chris Klug 411: aspenclub.com
</p><p>THE TRAINER: Kathleen Leopardi-Anderson THE GYM: Sugarhouse Park, Salt Lake City, Utah THE CLASS: Outdoor sessions include agility runs, hill sprints, and stadium-step hops. STAR STUDENT: Heli guide Spencer Wheatley 411: kleopardi@earthlink.net
</p><p> THE TRAINER: Jenny Seyranian THE GYM:A-Sante, Tahoe City, California THE CLASS: Post circuit-training, Seyranian gets students off their backs and upright for 12 minutes of functional core-strength building at the end of class. STAR STUDENT: Ski-film star Jessica Sobolowski 411: jennys@elevatedfitness.com
</p><p> THE TRAINER: Angela Strickland THE GYM: Sun Valley Athletic Club and Angela's Gym, Sun Valley, Idaho THE CLASS: Strick- land's 15-station circuit uses cones, bungee cords, steps, and balls. STAR STUDENTS: Skiercross champs Zach and Reggie Crist 411: angelasgym@cox-internet.com
</p><p>THE TRAINER: Tom Williams THE GYM: The Stowe Gym, Stowe, Vermont THE CLASS: Williams' 20-station circuit includes aerobic conditioning, balance, and core. Focus is on injury prevention in and out of the class. STAR STUDENTS: Local Stowe rippers 411: stowegym.com<br />
</p>articleMon, 24 Oct 2005 09:05:00 +0000SkiNet Editor12411 at http://www.skinet.com/skiingHow to Watch a Ski Race : Shape Uphttp://www.skinet.com/skiing/bald-mountain/2005/03/how-to-watch-a-ski-race-shape-up?lnk=rss&loc=sun-valley
<p>Picabo grew up skiing Sun Valley's Bald Mountain, a peak whose unforgiving terrain makes it ideal for racing-but tough on spectators. "Don't overestimate your conditioning," Dee says. "You get on a good mountain like Baldy that has some terrain, and you've got to have legs." <BR /><BR />NOVEMBER 2004</p><P></p><P></p>
http://www.skinet.com/skiing/bald-mountain/2005/03/how-to-watch-a-ski-race-shape-up#commentsbald mountaindeeski racingsun valleyskiing8529http://www.skinet.com/skiing/http://www.skinet.com/skiing/Fall Line<p>Picabo grew up skiing Sun Valley's Bald Mountain, a peak whose unforgiving terrain makes it ideal for racing-but tough on spectators. "Don't overestimate your conditioning," Dee says. "You get on a good mountain like Baldy that has some terrain, and you've got to have legs." <BR /><BR />NOVEMBER 2004</p><P></p><P></p>
articleThu, 17 Mar 2005 09:05:00 +0000SkiNet Editor8529 at http://www.skinet.com/skiingBest of: Stumping on the Mountainhttp://www.skinet.com/skiing/gear/poles/backcountry/2004/09/best-of-stumping-on-the-mountain?lnk=rss&loc=sun-valley
<p>Bush golfs, Cheney shoots little birds, and presidential hopeful John Kerry—well, he snowboards. While campaigning in March, the Massachusetts senator made some turns at Sun Valley, Idaho, and then hit the backcountry. But is he a poseur looking for votes or a bona fide rider? "The conditions were shit and Kerry did just fine, says Tim Cron, a Sun Valley local who guided the Democratic candidate. "He was way better than the Secret Service guys guarding him. Linking a few turns, however, doesn't guarantee electoral success. In fact, weaseling his way out of the draft to be an Aspen ski bum might have hurt Howard Dean in the Democratic primaries. Of course, some contend that Dean was destined to fail from the get-go. "He was a loser, says Trudy Erhard, who employed Dean as a dishwasher during the '71—'72 season. "He was just like the other hippies back then—totally lost, doing drugs and, you know, sort of freaked-out. Ouch. </p>
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Best reason skiers should avoid jobs that require background checks. Credit: George Frey/EPA
http://www.skinet.com/skiing/Features<p>Bush golfs, Cheney shoots little birds, and presidential hopeful John Kerry—well, he snowboards. While campaigning in March, the Massachusetts senator made some turns at Sun Valley, Idaho, and then hit the backcountry. But is he a poseur looking for votes or a bona fide rider? "The conditions were shit and Kerry did just fine, says Tim Cron, a Sun Valley local who guided the Democratic candidate. "He was way better than the Secret Service guys guarding him. Linking a few turns, however, doesn't guarantee electoral success. In fact, weaseling his way out of the draft to be an Aspen ski bum might have hurt Howard Dean in the Democratic primaries. Of course, some contend that Dean was destined to fail from the get-go. "He was a loser, says Trudy Erhard, who employed Dean as a dishwasher during the '71—'72 season. "He was just like the other hippies back then—totally lost, doing drugs and, you know, sort of freaked-out. Ouch. </p>
articleMon, 27 Sep 2004 09:05:00 +0000SkiNet Editor11837 at http://www.skinet.com/skiing